J.C. Newman Blog, News, and Updates
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Ghosts at El Reloj
Tens of thousands of people, cigar enthusiasts and the like have passed through our doors…and some…may have never left.
Not Another Average Joe
There is only one Joe St. Charles. He’s maintenanced the cigar machines, and fabricated parts for those that are no longer being manufactured.
Never Enough Cooks In the Kitchen…
Aimee Cooks is the Human Resources and Tampa Cigar Factory Manager, but her role in cigar making is bigger than her title.
OUR PRODUCTS
Honoring Veterans Day with The American Cigar
J.C. Newman is releasing the new Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon cigar as an exclusive at its historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida.
Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon Launch
J.C. Newman is releasing the new Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon cigar as an exclusive at its historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida.
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Petitions to Import Cuban Tobacco Again
Brick House Beginnings – TAA Exclusive Original Aged Blend
EVENTS AND APPEARANCES
Fiesta Day 2022 – Presented by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
The 75th annual Fiesta Day on Saturday, February 26, 2022 on 7th Avenue in Ybor City! Food, Fun and Entertainment for the entire family!
J.C. Newman Brings “El Reloj” to The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show
J.C. Newman’s booth is a quarter-scale model of the west end of its 111-year-old cigar factory in Tampa and features a 26-foot-tall clock tower.
J.C. Newman Brings “El Reloj” to The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show
J.C. Newman’s booth is a quarter-scale model of the west end of its 111-year-old cigar factory in Tampa and features a 26-foot-tall clock tower.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Diamond Crown Black Diamond Named 2022 Cigar of the Year by Cigar and Spirits
This week, Cigar Aficionado magazine inducted Eric Newman, president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., into its Cigar Hall of Fame.
Eric Newman Inducted into the Cigar Hall of Fame
This week, Cigar Aficionado magazine inducted Eric Newman, president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., into its Cigar Hall of Fame.
2021 Cigar Industry Awards
In January, cigar industry publications announce their awards for cigars in the previous year. This year, J.C. Newman received many high honors!
COMPANY UPDATES
Ybor Misfits Microsanctuary
Our new neighbors the Ybor Misfits are preserving the population of the indigineous chickens and roosters of Ybor City.
COVID-19 Update
We are continuing to roll cigars as usual in Tampa, Florida and in Esteli, Nicaragua, but we will evaluate our operations as the situation develops.
Cigar Life Lakeland Diamond Crown Lounge
Cigar Life, a premium cigar shop in Lakeland, Florida has openened as a J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Lounge with a great lineup of cigars.
CURATOR’S CORNER
116-year-old Ponce De Leon Cigars Discovered
J.C. Newman now proudly displays a 116-year-old Ponce De Leon Cigar Salesmen case in our El Reloj Factory Museum.
The MAXIMUS Cigar Story
They say a premium cigar takes three years and two-hundred hands to prepare. The development of a cigar brand requires tenfold more effort.
J.C. Newman’s Marion, Ohio Cigar Factory
The Marion factory produced several million cigars a year, its humidors having room for six-hundred thousand cigars at any given time.
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